ROASTED CASSAVA (YUCA ASADO)

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I was looking for a different way to prepare yuca. Yuca is very bland on its own. It is good for fries and added to stews, but I wanted something a little different.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb frozen yucca root (also called yuca and cassava) or 1 lb fresh yucca root (also called yuca and cassava)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted water, cook yuca until almost tender, about 15 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, cilantro or oregano, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Add yuca and toss to coat.
  • Arrange yuca in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish until yuca is tender and starts to brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lime juice, toss, and serve.

Khing Mike
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OMG! This roasted cassava is divine! The crispy edges and fluffy center are a perfect combination. The flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wilhelmina Kandole
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This is my new favorite way to cook cassava! It's so easy and the results are always perfect. The cassava is always cooked evenly and the flavor is always delicious. I love that I can customize the recipe to my own taste by adding different spices or


Lucreasia visser
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I tried this roasted cassava recipe and it turned out amazing! The cassava was perfectly cooked, with a crispy exterior and a tender, fluffy interior. The flavor was also on point, with the garlic, cumin, and paprika adding just the right amount of s